Exploring the global evolution of mobile journalism
The landscape of journalism is evolving at an unprecedented rate, with mobile journalism (MOJO) emerging as a transformative practice. As news organizations and journalists adapt to the increasing ubiquity of mobile devices, we see new opportunities and significant challenges in how journalism is produced, consumed, and understood globally. Mobile devices, which have been identified as the seventh mass medium, have fundamentally changed how people interact with news and media content, shifting towards personalized, mobile-centric media consumption.
This Collection seeks to explore the current state of mobile journalism, examining its epistemological foundations, tools, and technologies, as well as its global implications for the journalism profession. We aim to collect diverse perspectives from a variety of geographic, cultural, and institutional contexts, encouraging comparative studies that highlight both the unique and shared aspects of MOJO’s development across different regions and media systems.
We invite submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- The Epistemology of Mobile Journalism: How has mobile journalism reshaped traditional journalistic principles? What new frameworks are emerging in this mobile-first era?
- Global Perspectives and Cross-National Case Studies: How is mobile journalism adopted across different regions of the world, from North America to Asia, Africa, and beyond? We encourage comparative studies that examine regional differences and commonalities in the practice and perception of mobile journalism.
- Technological Innovations and Tools: Research on how mobile technologies—such as smartphones and apps—are being used to produce, distribute, and consume journalistic content. How are these innovations reshaping the news landscape?
- Mobile Journalism in Education: What strategies are being implemented to teach mobile journalism in academic and professional settings? We encourage studies that explore how universities and training programs are adapting their curricula.
- Audience Engagement and Expectations: How has mobile journalism changed how audiences consume news? What expectations do global audiences have for mobile news, and how are media organizations responding to these challenges?
- Professional Practice: What challenges and opportunities do journalists face when working with mobile technologies? How is mobile journalism perceived in newsrooms across different countries and media types? We are interested in studies that explore journalists’ comfort levels with mobile journalism tools, the benefits and challenges they face, and how these vary by age, experience, and region.
Submitting a paper for consideration
To submit your manuscript for consideration at Humanities & Social Sciences Communications as part of this Collection, please follow the steps detailed on this page. On the first page of our online submission system, please select your article type from the drop down menu. When on the “details” tab, you will be presented with the option to select which Collection your article should be submitted to. Authors should also express their interest in the Collection in their cover letter.
Accepted papers are published on a rolling basis as soon as they are ready.
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